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Promoting choice: communicating about sexual health and contraceptive choices with teenage parents (for non-health professionals)
“The amount of information learned was amazing. The trainer was knowledgeable, articulate and well-informed on all subjects covered.”
Training course participant
It is estimated that 20 per cent of births to under-18-year-olds are second or subsequent births, many of which are unplanned pregnancies.
Research shows this can limit life chances and negatively impact on the health of both mother and baby. We also know that some young parents may have missed out on sex and relationships education at school, are poorly informed about the range of contraceptive options and find it difficult to access services.
FPA offers two courses, one course aimed at midwives and health visitors, and one aimed at non-health professionals to enable you to communicate with teenage parents about their choices and options.
How to book
Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Helen Shipley
(England, Scotland, Wales)
Tel: 0845 122 8661
Email: helens@fpa.org.uk
Northern Ireland enquiries
Tel: 028 90 316 100
Email: beverlyt@fpa.org.uk
On request
Delivered at a date and venue to suit you.
£1,600 plus trainer expenses.
Maximum 12 participants.
FPA members get up to 20% off all training courses – just quote your membership number when booking.
Aim
This two-day course aims to enable Connexions staff, Sure Start Plus personal advisers, Sure Start workers and other non-health professionals working with teenage parents to support them in preventing unplanned pregnancies and protecting their sexual health.
Learning outcomes
- Recognise the factors that lead to unplanned pregnancies and second pregnancies.
- Identify opportunities within practice to promote sexual health.
- Discuss with young people the pros and cons of appropriate methods of contraception.
- Support young people in making informed choices and securing further contraceptive services.
- Demonstrate a non-judgemental and inclusive approach in work.
- Use the guidance for youth support workers from the Teenage Pregnancy Unit.
Number of days
Two
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